Darf man Matches ins Flugzeug mitnehmen?
Ja, mit Einschränkungen — Matches ist im Handgepäck unter Einhaltung der Sicherheitslimits erlaubt. Safety matches: 1 book, carry-on only.
- · Safety matches: 1 book, carry-on only
- · Strike-anywhere matches: banned in BOTH bags
- · Checked bags: no matches, ever
- · Lighter refills and fuel: banned in both bags
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Regeln nach Sicherheitsbehörde
Rules by security authority
United States — TSA
Handgepäck:
EINGESCHRÄNKT
Sometimes — one book of safety (non-strike-anywhere) matches is allowed in carry-on or on your person. Strike-anywhere matches are banned entirely.
Aufgabegepäck:
NEIN
No — all matches of every type are prohibited in checked baggage.
Flying internationally? Security follows the country you depart from — the authority above applies at your departure airport. Customs at arrival is separate.
So verpacken Sie matches
Handgepäck: Sometimes — one book of safety (non-strike-anywhere) matches is allowed in carry-on or on your person. Strike-anywhere matches are banned entirely.
Aufgabegepäck: No — all matches of every type are prohibited in checked baggage.
Das Sicherheitspersonal am Flughafen trifft stets die endgültige Entscheidung vor Ort.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Frequently asked questions
Can you bring Matches in a carry-on?
Sometimes — one book of safety (non-strike-anywhere) matches is allowed in carry-on or on your person. Strike-anywhere matches are banned entirely.
Can you pack Matches in checked luggage?
No — all matches of every type are prohibited in checked baggage.
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